Taxation

Public Affairs Committee criticises "wildly optimistic" forecast of demand for Green Deal loans

Business leaders urge European Commission to back more ambitious energy efficiency targets

Re-evaluation of business rates, set to take effect next year, could leave businesses with rooftop solar installations facing an eight-fold tax hike, Solar Trade Association warns

Package set to subsidise sales of electric cars as well as roll out a nationwide charging network

Environment minister Ségolène Royal says new floor price will be enshrined in 2017 Finance Bill in an effort to kick-start concerted efforts from other nations

President Francois Hollande commits to unilateral carbon floor price in a bid to 'show the way' towards a more effective carbon market

Green Party MEP Molly Scott Cato argues there is no need for a battle between the UK and the European Commission over VAT rates on renewables

New EU Action Plan hailed as potential step towards UK retaining reduced VAT rate for solar panels

Sanjeev Gupta raises prospect of embattled South Wales plant being powered by renewable energy, as analysis suggests steelworks conversion could slash carbon emissions

Liberty House reportedly seeking assurances on carbon taxes as it mulls rescue bid